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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prefaces.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Preface of Rights of Man, who did Paine think should go directly to the people?
(a) Friends of Justice.
(b) Defenders of Justice.
(c) Friends of Liberty.
(d) Defenders of Liberty.

2. What did Paine do to help the cause being fought for in the American Revolution?
(a) He made a political case for it and supported the troops.
(b) He made a political case for it and planned its strategy.
(c) He made an ethical case for it, planned its strategy, and supported the troops.
(d) He supported the troops and planned the war's strategy.

3. Which century was Thomas Paine known for being one of the great political thinkers?
(a) Twentieth century.
(b) Eighteenth century.
(c) Nineteenth century.
(d) Seventeenth century

4. Why did Paine have an accurate account of the Revolution he discussed in Rights of Man?
(a) He researched the war from several different sources.
(b) He got reports from generals in the war.
(c) He was on the ground during the war.
(d) He had seen previous wars.

5. How did Paine intend to defend the rights he wrote about in Rights of Man?
(a) Through comparisons.
(b) Through persistence.
(c) Through justifications.
(d) Through reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Paine think the English people viewed the French Revolution?

2. Which French causes did Paine think were also representative of the entire world?

3. Which of the following did Paine speak out against in Rights of Man?

4. Besides English, which other language was Rights of Man published in?

5. How did Paine depict his feelings in the Preface about the way readers of his work were being punished in some countries?

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